How To Get Finnish Citizenship: 7 Simple Steps!

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024

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  • @Nyctophora
    @Nyctophora 5 років тому +184

    Citizenship from start to Finnish!

  • @maijarivenburg145
    @maijarivenburg145 3 роки тому +26

    My grandmother was from Finland and I have many cousins there. Thinking to change from US to Finnish citizenship soon

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  3 роки тому +9

      I'm not sure if you can change citizenships just like that but you can get a residence permit based on remigration. Finland allows dual citizenships too.

    • @dixter20
      @dixter20 3 роки тому +4

      Haha yes me too. American with Finnish relatives and looking to get out of USA! If you have parents or grandparents who were born in Finland that is one way to be eligible for permanent residency status.

    • @lifeafterheroin1365
      @lifeafterheroin1365 3 роки тому +2

      Me three screw usa

    • @AntoinMhicArtain
      @AntoinMhicArtain 2 роки тому

      You don't need to "change citizenship", you can be both an American Citizen and a Finnish Citizen. I'm both a British Citizen and an Irish Citizen, I have both passports. I want to move to Finland, it's so beautiful. Luckily I have an EU passport so I won't need to apply for a visa or residency permit.

    • @jasontulla6117
      @jasontulla6117 Рік тому

      As long as a parent or grandparent was a citizen of finland. And then you have to live there for 4 years.

  • @AleksiHimself
    @AleksiHimself  5 років тому +22

    Whassup Finntastics! Make sure to get the my Free Quickstart Guide for learning Finnish: aleksihimself.com/fuf

    • @lgfrades
      @lgfrades 5 років тому

      Aleksi Himself - Videos about Finland kiitos, Aleksi! 😊

    • @saqlainafzal3859
      @saqlainafzal3859 4 роки тому

      Hi bro. Thxs for video.

  • @casualboi9917
    @casualboi9917 3 роки тому +13

    After my military service in Singapore, I'm gonna work hard to move to Finland for that sweet passport!

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  3 роки тому +4

      Good stuff!

    • @retriror4652
      @retriror4652 3 роки тому +2

      Singaporean passport is one the best the climate is better

  • @SS-qg9jk
    @SS-qg9jk 3 роки тому +5

    Aleksi, i LOVE your channel, I think you are the best Finnish UA-camr! I am in love with Finland and your videos are so informative!! Pls do some live stream Q&A video at some point :) Much love from Greece

  • @Ineedanameasap
    @Ineedanameasap 5 років тому +19

    Thanks for the video Aleksi, really informative stuff! I've been thinking about this haha. The language is quite a struggle for me! I don't live in Finland currently so I don't get much practice at all other than Skype calls, even reading a children's book is challenging for me. I'm not sure what else I can do to improve on it after reading From Start to Finnish! I still can't form a grammatically correct Finnish sentence half the time 😂

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому +5

      Skype sessions are a great way to practice abroad. Keep learning and don't give up too easily.

  • @NurseArielPhysiotherapists
    @NurseArielPhysiotherapists 5 років тому +34

    I'm on training on Nordic Lnguage here in the Philippines. I need to pass the A1 nd A2 exams in order for me to work as Nurse in hospital Finland..wish me luck😍

    • @sigl4920
      @sigl4920 5 років тому +1

      Good luck 😄

    • @Vincent-ib6yc
      @Vincent-ib6yc 5 років тому +3

      I just want to ask I’m a Filipino Nurse, how can I work as a nurse? Please help

    • @lauragf.9206
      @lauragf.9206 4 роки тому +2

      VinWithAHusky learn the language and you re in. There is need of nurses!!

    • @akjdhajkdjhaghjkadh9804
      @akjdhajkdjhaghjkadh9804 4 роки тому

      wait for the language test is 1 the best or is 6 the best?? please respond

    • @John-fq7qx
      @John-fq7qx 4 роки тому

      Did u get it

  • @kevinjermaine
    @kevinjermaine 4 роки тому +3

    You ROCK Aleksi✌. We were engaged in the middle of kampii Feb 26th and I'm situating things here in the States for my move to Suomi.

  • @kathyfred6691
    @kathyfred6691 4 роки тому +10

    Love your videos, as a person who got her resident permit under family member ( my husband is from Finland ) your videos is very educative. thanks for the information

  • @PS-ul6mt
    @PS-ul6mt Рік тому +1

    I am going to apply.
    Kiitos.
    Great video

  • @crystalbrashears760
    @crystalbrashears760 5 років тому +10

    I'm learning alot. Thank you for your hard work aleksi!!! I always enjoy your videos

  • @lgfrades
    @lgfrades 5 років тому +7

    Kiitoksia for this informative video! I guess I would have to wait 4 years since I have relatives in Finland. I heard that if your grandparents were born in Finland, you can get citizenship that way. But what if that was prior to independence? It shouldn’t make a difference because Finnish church records are so well kept.

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому +3

      Thanks! I don't know if the independence has anything to do with it. Wouldn't make sense if did.

  • @AlvinLamberte
    @AlvinLamberte 2 роки тому +1

    Coming to Finland soon for good. This video is really informative. Kiitos paljon 🙏

  • @jounchellechannelfinnphilc6841
    @jounchellechannelfinnphilc6841 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing very informative. I'm excited to apply a Finnish citizenship someday 🙏

  • @merc340sr
    @merc340sr 5 років тому +4

    Dear Aleksi......you might want to tell people on UA-cam more about Finland's high culture....Sibelius, Sillanpaa, great architects, etc......I remember reading a magazine many years ago called "Look at Finland"...there were articles and Finnish brass sculpture, glass blowing, Iittala, etc. etc...great Finnish companies, Nokia, Rauma Repola,......etc....Finland's areas of expertise,.....etc.

  • @kevinpickering7807
    @kevinpickering7807 5 років тому +8

    Thanks for the awesome videos Aleksi. One question. This video was about how to acquire citizenship. One of the criteria was living in Finland continuously for 5 years. What is required to move there (I’m from U.S.) right from the beginning?

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому +5

      Thanks Kevin! I will make a separate video of that later.

  • @ElfPoles
    @ElfPoles 5 років тому +4

    i was just wondering this question today... yay!! :)

  • @xylogeist91
    @xylogeist91 2 роки тому +1

    hey i'm already a citizen of finland i'm so happy you also got that

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  2 роки тому +2

      Yep because I'm a native Finnish. :)

  • @victorinodominguezmora5592
    @victorinodominguezmora5592 5 років тому +8

    Hello there, i've just found this channel and I'm impressed of Finnish culture and language. I'll like to know more about them.
    Saludos desde México!!

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому +1

      Hi and welcome to the Finntastic Squad! :)

  • @petermallare443
    @petermallare443 5 років тому +2

    I love watching your videos ! I learned a lot ! 🥰😃😃

  • @ayoubjouini7859
    @ayoubjouini7859 5 років тому +2

    Aleksi is a lovely personality

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому

      Thanks for the comment Ayoub Jouini!

  • @heidileinonen3767
    @heidileinonen3767 5 років тому +3

    Kiitos tästä videosta! :D \o/ Yksinkertainen ja selkeä esittää esim. ulkomaalaiselle vieraalle! X´D

  • @anatitan5546
    @anatitan5546 4 роки тому

    Miss your shows sooo much,your so fun and feels like a real man talking in my house when I put the show on. I hope you have a great summer full of awesome laughs and memories. This Transmission was sent from Reno-Lake Tahoe .NV 5.11pm Monday

  • @stefansantokhie845
    @stefansantokhie845 5 років тому +5

    Great video Aleksi. Easy to understand yet thorough. Just one question. I know some countries, for example the USA can grant you citizenship if you have some military service in the US defense forces. Can a non Finn serve in the Finnish Defense Force and maybe use that to add to their citizenship application?

  • @marjazadow2501
    @marjazadow2501 2 роки тому +1

    Hei. Enjoy your videos, well done! Do you have any information on getting dual citizenship 🇨🇦

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  2 роки тому

      Finland allows dual citizenships. When you apply for a Finnish citizenship and get it, you become a dual citizen.
      migri.fi/en/faq-finnish-citizenship

  • @keanencarguez4203
    @keanencarguez4203 3 роки тому

    Kiitos Sir Alexi!

  • @XhereonFH
    @XhereonFH 4 роки тому

    What is the background music from the beginning (starting at: 0:18) can I have it, please?

  • @Agriking
    @Agriking 5 років тому +19

    Cool, now I know how to return to my ancestral homeland. Except for the fact that my family left because it was too cold.

    • @txnygotw
      @txnygotw 5 років тому +2

      They didn't know about the upcoming climate change.

    • @cinnamisa
      @cinnamisa 4 роки тому +4

      well, if one of your ancestors were finnish then there's a special thing you can fill out and youll get your finnish citizenship. i'd suggest you look into it! good luck

    • @maijarivenburg145
      @maijarivenburg145 3 роки тому +1

      @@cinnamisa my grandmother was Finnish! thinking of changing from US to Finnish citizenship

  • @Artmiri
    @Artmiri 4 роки тому

    This one is the rarest and possibly not many people know about it. It is not written anywhere except in the application itself. You can get exempted from language requirement if your JOB requires Finnish citizenship, and there is no way around it. Basically if your employer proves that in order for you to perform your work duties, the citizenship is a must! Happens in very rare and distinct jobs but it is an option to select in the application and then ou can attach the letter of explanation.

  • @OskarTerramortis
    @OskarTerramortis 4 роки тому

    aha! kiitos tiedosta!! great channel

  • @deanmeixner
    @deanmeixner 4 роки тому +1

    I know it's an old video ... but you might have some insight ... all those things that you need for citizenship ... but how would it be if you were a VERY wealthy person that wanted to retire to Finland? How does that work out? Very little information on retiring to any Scandinavian country if you're cash rich and want to spend the rest of your life "just living the good life" ...

    • @christophermilligan5337
      @christophermilligan5337 2 роки тому +1

      well, i think the way Finland looks at it is that IF you want to live there you need to prove that you will be a productive person in society there and can prove it, not like the USA where we just take anyone.

  • @Lidyya
    @Lidyya 5 років тому

    Kiitos paljon Aleksi.

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому

      Kiitti kommentista Lidiya Teklemariam!

  • @cyelemental
    @cyelemental 5 років тому

    Tämä on hyödyllinen, kiitos. Haluaisin muuttaa Suomeen kun lopetan 3-vuotta suomen kielen kurssin (mutta minulla on vain kaksi vuotta suoritettu nyt).

  • @abdulrahmanyousef7686
    @abdulrahmanyousef7686 5 років тому

    Thanks for the video.

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  4 роки тому

      Thanks for the comment Abdulrahman Yousef!

  • @muslimparadise1
    @muslimparadise1 4 роки тому +8

    It's my dream country how i m going on finland

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  4 роки тому +3

      Good stuff!

    • @jesss1561
      @jesss1561 2 роки тому

      Please do not come to Finland. People do not like the presence of Islam there and It is a horrible country for muslims to live in. You can find a better life somewhere else.

  • @burakoz50
    @burakoz50 5 років тому +4

    Swedish language is the easier way to get citizenship but I think Finnish is more important to live in Finland socioculturally for sure. Not hard as Chinese as a native Turkish speaker.

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому +1

      Finnish won't be that hard with the right strategy & attitude.

    • @furkanonuraydnoglu540
      @furkanonuraydnoglu540 4 роки тому

      burada dahi Türk buldum :D greetings

    • @sassdumonde
      @sassdumonde 3 роки тому

      I actually consider to apply PhD in Finland since it is free for non-EU citizens. My aim is to support my self with part-time jobs. Also my Swedish is B2 level. So only thing is for me is to find a job after graduation in Finland.

    • @AntoinMhicArtain
      @AntoinMhicArtain 2 роки тому

      @@sassdumonde Why not try somewhere in Asia?

  • @BrokenSoul79x
    @BrokenSoul79x 3 місяці тому

    My father (now passed) was born in Finland and was a dual (canadian) citizen at the time of his passing, I have relatives there, the family farm has been in the family for around 300 years. I would quite happily move to finland and give up my canadian citizenship to do so, with the state of this country these days I am very seriously wanting to look into it. Just wondering how those factors would play into the process...

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  3 місяці тому

      Finland allows dual citizenship.
      I coached an American moving to Finald who was in a similar situation. His grandparents were Finnish, and he had the documents proving that, so he was able to apply for a residence permit based on immigration.
      I'm happy to answer more questions if you have any.
      Read this for more info: migri.fi/en/remigration

  • @filipeabras544
    @filipeabras544 4 роки тому +3

    Really nice interview! And i really wanna know if is it possible to change the tourist visa to work visa already being in finland?

  • @jetdooley7609
    @jetdooley7609 3 роки тому +1

    I wonder if any of this applies to someone who qualifies for Finnish citizenship through law of blood. As my mother was born in Finland and I'm supposed to be taking care of my citizenship when we go in a few weeks! Really excited to hold that passport!

  • @allisonliimatainen3572
    @allisonliimatainen3572 5 років тому +11

    Hei, how can I open up a business there? Make a video about that, I mean restaurant.

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  4 роки тому +7

      I made a video about this. You can find in on my channel.

  • @kazhanhoshyar6022
    @kazhanhoshyar6022 5 років тому +3

    thank you so much I live in Finland I really want to learn about this beautiful country

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому

      Thanks for the comment kazhan hoshyar!

  • @WesternBeast96
    @WesternBeast96 3 роки тому +1

    Let me ask you a question. What if i moved Finland and lived there about 3 years and omg i fell in love with a finnish woman and married her. Am i able to get the citizenship one year after wedding? Thanks in advance :)

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  3 роки тому +2

      No. You need to live in Finland continuously for 5 years and learn Finnish regardless whether you're married to a Finn or not.

  • @sleepingphoenixreadings
    @sleepingphoenixreadings 4 роки тому +4

    what's a good online program, or mobile app to look into learning Finnish language?

    • @alicia-hd2cs
      @alicia-hd2cs 3 роки тому

      Start out with duolingo and watch Finnish shows (with subtitles) :)

    • @gustaviansyndrome2583
      @gustaviansyndrome2583 3 роки тому

      Help, he is coming to kill me, i skipped a lesson yesterday

  • @misschris325
    @misschris325 5 років тому +2

    Learning Finnish bit by bit. I met a Finnish lady here in SoCal, of all places, so that's helped! I'm going to Vienna next April and hope to add Finland to my trip- maybe I can by fairly proficient in the language by then😁

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому +1

      Good stuff! Keep it up.

    • @AntoinMhicArtain
      @AntoinMhicArtain 2 роки тому

      Why are you visiting Vienna and only thinking of visiting Finland, but you're trying to learn Finnish????

  • @FrancisAttah26
    @FrancisAttah26 4 роки тому +1

    I will really love to come to Finland

    • @aleksihimself1938
      @aleksihimself1938 3 роки тому

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  • @mahdizerara9217
    @mahdizerara9217 5 років тому +3

    Thank you so much for all your videos! I just have a quick question! Can I get arround pretty easily in Finland with just English ? Or Finish is a must!?
    Thank you again!

    • @TheReal99Gamer
      @TheReal99Gamer 5 років тому +1

      to be honest, a lot of finns speak english, so finnish isn't necessary but would be better than speaking english.

    • @mahdizerara9217
      @mahdizerara9217 5 років тому

      @@TheReal99Gamer Ok great! Thanks so much!

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому +2

      You'll be fine with English!

    • @sididmanterchag3489
      @sididmanterchag3489 3 роки тому

      You can get around with English if you were a European, otherwise they ask you to speak Finnish

  • @derklaus9515
    @derklaus9515 5 років тому +2

    For the longest time I thought the shower curtain had warning labels all over it until I realized it was a reflection of the windows LOL

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому

      It's my regular curtain, not shower curtain. :P

  • @sersnuggles7697
    @sersnuggles7697 2 роки тому

    but the real question is, how do i live in finland for the first 5-7 years for citizenship?
    do I need to be in a university or have work-visa?

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  2 роки тому

      Yep. You need to have a residence permit that allows you to live here. Usually by working, studying or being married to someone who lives here.

  • @ardiardian4612
    @ardiardian4612 4 роки тому +1

    How I can do in point 5 and 6, while I am still student in an yliopisto or ammattikorkeakoulu but I has stayed in Finland for 5 years, clean integrity, free crime cases, and able too speak finnish sujuvasti ?😢😭

  • @mehdiyousufi9571
    @mehdiyousufi9571 4 роки тому

    Kiitos paljon avusta ,😌

  • @EdgarVi1608
    @EdgarVi1608 2 роки тому

    My Latvian passport as well one of the best. although of course you need to work and live long enough in Finland. I know the language, but not perfectly. the main thing for me is cultural features and life

  • @Tuppoo94
    @Tuppoo94 2 місяці тому

    Non-EU guide for Finnish citizenship
    1) Graduate from a Finnish university or univ. of applied sciences to apply for jobs as part of the local workforce
    2) Find a job in Finland and stick to it
    3) Learn Finnish for a couple of years and pass the YKI test
    4) Get married or establish a serious, ongoing, long-term (2 years minimum) registered romantic relationship with a Finnish citizen to establish a permanent family connection
    5) After 5 years of continous and law-abiding residence on the basis of employment and/or family ties, and with proof of your Finnish skills, apply for Finnish citizenship
    Step 4 is optional, but recommended, as long as the relationship is happy and genuine. The authorities will find out if a relationship is fake. Simply getting married to a Finnish citizen does not entitle one to Finnish citizenship either, as each applicant is reviewed individually.

  • @mrfreezeable2930
    @mrfreezeable2930 2 роки тому

    Honestly I'm suprised finland doesn't have a citizenship through military service but this was a very helpful video thank you

  • @cheonlaxy
    @cheonlaxy 4 роки тому +2

    Can the application be of a dual-citizenship in nature? Like, I don't want to totally revoke my original citizenship but I want to have a Finnish citizenship as well? Is this allowed or possible if ever?
    Btw, thank you so much for this video. :)

  • @rajham16
    @rajham16 5 років тому +1

    I almost requested you to do this Video, thanks for it

  • @enabledkillagaming5673
    @enabledkillagaming5673 5 років тому +1

    Nice vid

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому

      Thanks for the comment enabled gaming!

  • @AllexFerreira
    @AllexFerreira 2 роки тому

    very handy video ,

  • @ivanlopez1842
    @ivanlopez1842 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video, do finland people come to south America when you are in winter or where are your destination, the subject is I I would like to know people from Findland here in South América, thank you for your information

  • @polinaracheeva9163
    @polinaracheeva9163 5 років тому +3

    Do I have to be constantly employed when I apply to citizenship? What if I lose my job during the time of application? And do I have to bring all the evidence from places I worked?

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому +1

      All these are answered at www.migri.fi

    • @georgedechev6591
      @georgedechev6591 4 роки тому

      As an EU National you don’t need to be employed all the time as long as you are able to financially take care of yourself. Успех 👍🏻

    • @megmellas5871
      @megmellas5871 4 роки тому

      Disclaimer. That website is written in Finnish lol. First step. Learn Finnish 😅

    • @polinaracheeva9163
      @polinaracheeva9163 4 роки тому

      @@megmellas5871 that one is already covered :)

  • @justinburtnett3664
    @justinburtnett3664 Рік тому

    How difficult is it to move to Finland if you are married have a disabled child? Many countries do not like to give residencies to disabled individuals.

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  Рік тому

      Disabled children are treated equally as far as I know.

  • @ispacie
    @ispacie Рік тому

    Hello
    Good greetings
    I'm indian, I wanted to shift to Finland you know why just because of education system, I love that. And i will shift to when I finish my medical college. Also thank you so much for sharing the stuff I needed.

  • @maksymfrantsuzov1338
    @maksymfrantsuzov1338 5 років тому +1

    There's a problem. I'm not allowed to simply come and live in Finland 4-5 years without a residence permit. It's required if I'm gonna stay there longer than 90 days. In order to get it I need to have one of these solid reasons for residence:
    1) Working 2) Studies 3) Family ties 4) Re-immigration 5) Finnish heritage 6) International protection. Otherwise they will just kick my ass out of your country. None of the options fit in my case. I've got an online business and don't do jobs. Graduating from a university in Finland doesn't help to get its citizenship. I've got no family ties there, no Finnish heritage (I don't know if I do though) and I'm not a refugee. If I say: ''well, I wanna stay in Finland just because I love it'', it probably won't work. Being lucky enough to get married there in 3 months doesn't seem realistic. Any ideas?

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому +2

      A possible way would be to study here first and while being here, move your business here by founding a company.

  • @abdifatahalfa
    @abdifatahalfa 5 років тому

    Best video.

  • @iceFate666
    @iceFate666 2 роки тому +1

    What if i would learn finnish , (i also know a bit of swedish/swedish ) and also continue to study swedish well in general both languages, would it will be better? 😁

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  2 роки тому +1

      Definitely! It's always good to know multiple languages.

  • @akjdhajkdjhaghjkadh9804
    @akjdhajkdjhaghjkadh9804 4 роки тому +1

    wait for the language test is 1 the best or is 6 the best?? please respond

  • @ruchelleturla9350
    @ruchelleturla9350 Рік тому

    How to go Finland what is requirements? Im here in Kuwait now

  • @lenocman2
    @lenocman2 3 роки тому

    Hi Aleksi. I'm having trouble with the link. Looks like it has expired or is unavailable. Are we still able to access the lessons on offer? Many thanks

  • @SuperSangol
    @SuperSangol 3 роки тому

    the links to subscribe for Finnish spoken courses do not work. Can you check them and inform me Aleksi?Kiitos kiitos

  • @tempuiwnl3519
    @tempuiwnl3519 3 роки тому

    Hey, my family lives in finland and we have a mukki there does that count too because i have spent allot of time in finland

  • @crystalroelga530
    @crystalroelga530 5 років тому +1

    Quick question Aleksi, when they test your Finnish/Swedish speaking skills in conversation, would it be acceptable if you speak Norwegian? :D

    • @allieluo3046
      @allieluo3046 5 років тому +1

      just switch your accent and it's basically done!

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому +1

      Haha maybe :D

  • @naelsoukouti9271
    @naelsoukouti9271 4 роки тому

    Well speed ticket it depends on the how much person over speed.

  • @mab3900
    @mab3900 3 роки тому

    B1-B2 is fluent to me! But that makes sense :)

  • @farhannahin5806
    @farhannahin5806 4 роки тому +2

    I have interviewed for the Finland Work Visa. Now how long can I get my interview results

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  4 роки тому +2

      I don't know.

    • @everythingin7678
      @everythingin7678 4 роки тому

      heyy farhan how you apply and from where? plz plz reply

    • @pineapplepie5590
      @pineapplepie5590 4 роки тому

      @@everythingin7678 you can find everyting from Google. Just write Finnish citizen ship or someting like that and you will find a site made by finnish gowernment.

  • @bfineofficial8614
    @bfineofficial8614 5 років тому +5

    What about if i marry a finnish women

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому +1

      I talked about this in the video in case you have a Finnish spouse.

  • @swedishdissident3406
    @swedishdissident3406 9 місяців тому

    Is it sufficent to Speak Swedish on the finnish mainland. I am studying medicine in Sweden where they recut doctors for Åland which is Swedish speaking, but finnish territory. I kbow if I live there for 2 years I qualify for citizenship dispite only speaking swedish.

    • @Tuppoo94
      @Tuppoo94 2 місяці тому

      On the mainland the majority of your patients will be Finnish-speaking, so I'd say Swedish alone isn't enough. In Åland Swedish will do just fine.

  • @TheAtos1984
    @TheAtos1984 3 роки тому

    Hi!!! I was trying to visit the website with the material for learning Finnish and it does not work. I was wondering if you have another one or an email to stay in touch. Thanks!!!

  • @BobMarley-uz5zd
    @BobMarley-uz5zd 9 місяців тому

    Aleski, now it is going to be 8 years, So sad! And after getting decision it can be 9-10 years.

  • @darylfoxcroft4186
    @darylfoxcroft4186 2 роки тому

    I have a question about Finnish citizenship. How would I find out if my mother had Finnish citizenship? Was born in Canada to Finnish immigrants. Suspect they did not apply for Canadian citizenship.

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  2 роки тому

      Tbh I don't. Maybe your relatives know? Or maybe you can reach to Migri and ask them.

  • @damientjeh
    @damientjeh Місяць тому

    so if i understand correctly, i get a place to stay and then ask for temporarily citizenship and after 5 years i can get the Finnish passport? Or do i become a Fin whenever i enter the country but after 5 years i can apply to get the passport?

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  Місяць тому

      Doesn't work like that. You need a residence permit (if you're a non-EU citizen) to enter Finland in the first place and you need to have a grounds for a permit for 5 years.

  • @ichwanmilono8961
    @ichwanmilono8961 2 роки тому

    What about military conscription? I heard finland has one

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  2 роки тому

      Yes we have. If a male foreigner gets the Finnish citizenship before they turn 30, they have to do military conscription.

    • @ichwanmilono8961
      @ichwanmilono8961 2 роки тому

      @@AleksiHimself Noted...I only visited Helsinki for 8 hours on a cruise from Stockholm. Definitely not enough, because I enjoyed your country very much. Plan to return for longer visit in the future. Your country is very interesting and unique as well. Thanks for your informative videos, Aleksi. Keep up the good works :)

  • @harold8592
    @harold8592 4 роки тому

    I have a question: If you get your citizenship before the end of compulsory army age, are you obliged to attend your army service period?

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  4 роки тому

      Yes, because then you are considered a Finnish man like all the others.

  • @ira1420
    @ira1420 5 років тому +1

    What are the requirements to teach in high school in Finland? Do I have to be a citizen or I just have to know the language at a certain level while being a resident?

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому +4

      Depends what you teach but you need at least a Masters degree and definitely Finnish skills if you plan to teach in Finnish. Google might give better answers. .

  • @teccitv8613
    @teccitv8613 3 роки тому

    Did newborn in finland give his parents citizenship please ?

  • @osgabriel20
    @osgabriel20 2 роки тому

    Hei, jos sinulla on yritys Suomessa, lasketaanko se Suomen kansalaisuuden ja passin erityistapaukseksi? kuin 4 vuotta? ja onko suomen kieli B1- vai B2-taso? kiitos paljon mahtava kanava

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  2 роки тому

      Riippuu siitä mikä oleskelulupa sulla on.

  • @carinaviruss9527
    @carinaviruss9527 2 роки тому

    What are the rules if your parent is a citizen?

  • @Hy-jg8ow
    @Hy-jg8ow 5 років тому

    Omg, it may still worth trying, kiitos!

  • @manur2023
    @manur2023 4 роки тому

    hiii, thanks for the video, can medical work there,

  • @r3y762
    @r3y762 3 роки тому

    If I’m an American citizen how would I live in Finland like how do I settle and make my life over there?

    • @DemonicGoblin-mv4ob
      @DemonicGoblin-mv4ob 3 роки тому

      Your best bet would be to get a Finnish gf and marry in and/or get a tech job. This is basically how most western foreigners come to be here

  • @charlieheckman
    @charlieheckman 3 роки тому

    Is it true that for men specifically, they have to satisfy their military service for at least two years before they become a Finnish citizen?

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  3 роки тому

      First of all, the military service is only 6 months minimum. You are either granted the citizenship at birth or you can acquire it meeting the criteria and they don't require it.

  • @richbrown9839
    @richbrown9839 3 роки тому

    Can I flee america as a refuge? Its starting to be in the retirement plan.

  • @smilyachy8630
    @smilyachy8630 11 місяців тому

    Hoii, can my Finnish child get a Finnish passport if she is born out of Finland.

    • @Tuppoo94
      @Tuppoo94 2 місяці тому

      If you or the other parent has a Finnish passport, you can apply for Finnish citizenship for the child because the child is directly related to you.

  • @agron_639
    @agron_639 3 роки тому +2

    The best two countries in Europe are Switzerland and Norway. Their passports are more powerful (as non EU members) than any other EU member. In this two countries you also do earn more money per month than in any other country in Europe. I live in Switzerland and I went to Norway. People from both countries do have very good savings they live in very good houses and they drive expensive cars 😎👍

  • @juwahirsamratomasbaraguira4079
    @juwahirsamratomasbaraguira4079 2 роки тому

    Hi I wanna ask something How To travel there In Finland Like Tourist visa?

  • @blackwholesoul7049
    @blackwholesoul7049 3 роки тому

    I'm 44% Finnish/suomalaisen. Does that count as strong ties in Finland/Suomi? I dont know any of my relatives..

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  3 роки тому +1

      You can read about the criteria on migri.fi

  • @nematyaqubi7926
    @nematyaqubi7926 Рік тому

    I am Nematullah Yaqubi I was an Army officer in Afghanistan Ministry of defence I completed my Army training and education in Indian Military Academy, then I started as different post in Afghan National Army the most important job as I had done I was duty as pilot of Unmanned aerial drones in Helmand province when the Taliban groups takeover the Afghanistan government I immigrate to Iran because I was under threats of Taliban and I want to apply for Finland humatrain visa please help me.
    Thanks a lot.

  • @BlessedWassswa
    @BlessedWassswa 3 роки тому

    I used visit visa to Finland i came one week ago how I can acquire a residence permit and how long does it take brother??

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  3 роки тому +1

      Work, study or family member. Read more on Migri.fi

  • @ТарасГоршин-и7ь
    @ТарасГоршин-и7ь 5 років тому +1

    Great channel, useful and interesting, thank you!
    But what do you, finns, think about all immigrants living in Finland and even trying to get the citizenship? =) At least those who arrived from Russia (I'm Russian).

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому +6

      Well if you ask me, in case you pay taxes and respect the culture it's fine. Some people do disagree tho.

    • @Perririri
      @Perririri 3 роки тому +1

      Finland was part of Russian Empire before 1917

    • @ТарасГоршин-и7ь
      @ТарасГоршин-и7ь 3 роки тому +1

      @@Perririri that's true

    • @christopherandersson2496
      @christopherandersson2496 2 роки тому

      @@ТарасГоршин-и7ь Join the Finnish Army.

  • @ragnartheredbeard9667
    @ragnartheredbeard9667 5 років тому +1

    Almost in B1 language class. Still suck at Finnish. On my second year and have a 4 year permit. Plan to apply in 3-4 years. I have a wife here.

    • @AleksiHimself
      @AleksiHimself  5 років тому +1

      B1 is not bad! That's enough to for citizenship (if you compare the scores).

  • @maxyanimationsclips6338
    @maxyanimationsclips6338 3 роки тому

    How long does it get to get permanent residence in finland by an Eu citizen and after that how long till citizenship

  • @F1LmMclaren
    @F1LmMclaren 5 років тому +5

    dual citizen here :) Finnish & U.S. citizen

    • @mikaelrantaoutdoors
      @mikaelrantaoutdoors 5 років тому

      Same!

    • @jeroxfin8613
      @jeroxfin8613 5 років тому

      Same

    • @bannanateam
      @bannanateam 5 років тому

      Lucky

    • @kevinpickering7807
      @kevinpickering7807 5 років тому

      Where from the US are you from & was it difficult to find work when you first moved there? I’m seriously considering a move there (from the U.S.) in about a year or so (possible long term goals with a Finnish woman). I’ve started on my path to learn the Finnish language, but it is slow going. Any advice on the move, job market and learning the language is appreciated. Thanks.
      What is required to live there without citizenship?

    • @F1LmMclaren
      @F1LmMclaren 5 років тому

      Kevin Pickering it’s vice versa. I moved to Southern California from Helsinki